Research
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Physical activity reduces the risk of colon cancer (especially in men) and breast cancer (especially in post-menopausal women), with consistent evidence for lung and endometrial cancers.
Regular physical activity is a proven way to reduce your risk of several cancers, including colon cancer (especially for men) and breast cancer (especially for post-menopausal women). It also reduces the risk of lung and endometrial cancers. Make activity a regular part of your life.
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It is well established that physical activity reduces the risk of colon cancer (especially in men) and breast cancer (especially in post-menopausal women). There is also consistent evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of lung and endometrial cancers and some indication that physical activity can reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Why this rating
The paper uses terms like 'well established' and 'consistent evidence'.
Source
Physical activity and health
Lisa M Miles · Nutrition Bulletin · 2007
DOI 10.1111/j.1467-3010.2007.00668.x
narrative_reviewCited 302×
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